Medford Praetorian Genesis T Drop Point Blue, STD HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled S45VN (MK029STD-37A2-TSCS-BN)
- Praetorian Genesis T Drop Point Blue, STD HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled, a smaller version of Medford Knife & Tool's flagship folding knife. A sturdily built knife that will stand up to the toughest tasks you put in front of it.
The elite Imperial Praetorian Guard was a unit into which the best of the Roman legionaries were selected to serve as the Emperor's personal protection. The MKT Praetorian Genesis T Drop Point Blue, STD HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled is just such an elite knife. Its amazing design is limited only by the strength of its materials. With a 4.8mm thick blade, solid 3.2mm thick titanium grips and 6.35mm thick pivots and screws, it stands out from other knives. Beautiful form and function, unrivaled reliability, this is a knife for enthusiasts who do not recognize compromise and demand the highest standards!
Greg Medford's idea was to create the most reliable knives imaginable while retaining their beauty and adding the "soul" of hand finishing.
CPM S45VN - corrosion resistant, mechanical stress resistant American CPM S45VN powder steel with added carbon, chromium and vanadium with a hardness of 58-59 HRC which is a developmental version of the well-known and popular S30V steel. This unique steel is designed for the production of high-grade blades and knives, manufactured at Crucible Inc. steel mills.
Blade Praetorian Genesis T Drop Point Blue, STD HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled, has been machine finished Blade "tumbled", concave grinds give excellent cutting properties combined with high strength. The striking embossing increases durability, using them to open the knife. For increased insensitivity to contamination, phosphor bronze washer was used, making the pivot axis more resistant to field work. A powerful titanium frame lock bar secures the knife from folding, unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armored cash register.
Handle made of blue anodized titanium. All Praetorian variants are equipped with a D2 hardened steel backspacer, coated with NP3 which is also a glass breaker. MKT has thoroughly tested these backspacers and found that they are completely reliable and 100% functional. No tricks. There will be no other variants of this backspacer, in a different material or shape, as it is meant to save lives in an emergency, not for decoration. Wear hand and arm protection when testing, as excessive impact force will ALWAYS cause cuts! The whole thing is complemented by a solid brushed clip, of course, also made of titanium. Pivot and clip in titanium color
Comes with a Peli-type waterproof case for storing and carrying the knife.
Custom Specifications:
Model: Praetorian Genesis T
Blade steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Blue Titanium
Clip side grips finish: Blue Titanium
Hardware package (pivot) finish: Standard
Clip finish: Standard
Breaker/lanyard finish: Standard
Technical data:
Product number: MK029STD-37A2-TSCS-BN
Name: Praetorian Genesis T Drop Point Blue, STD HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled.
Overall length: 190.0 mm / 7.5"
Blade length: 83.8 mm / 3.3"
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.190"
Handle length: 110.0 mm / 4.35"
Handle grips thickness: 3.18 mm / 0.125
Weight: 207.0 g / 7.3 oz
Blade material: CPM S45VN
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Tumbled
Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Blue
Backspacer material: D2
Backspacer color: Gray
Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium
Pivot mechanism: Phosphor bronze washers
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, nail nick
Additional accessories: plastic case (Peli type)
Designer: Greg Medford
Brand name: Medford
Manufacturer: Medford Knife & Tool, USA
Country of origin: USA
Developed by: the Sharg® company